45,000 DEMAND FEMALE BOXERS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR DRESS IN THE RING
Posted on | January 16, 2012 | No Comments
Campaign on Change.org calls on Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) to drop recommendation that female boxers should wear skirts.
LONDON – As female boxing gets ready to debut at the Olympics, nearly 45,000 people have joined a campaign on Change.org demanding that female boxers be given the right to choose whether to wear shorts or skirts in the ring.
Last year, the Amateur International Boxing Association (IABA) suggested to its national federations that wearing skirts would make female athletes look “elegant” and help “distinguish” them from their male counterparts.
Women’s boxing will make its Olympics debut during the London 2012 games. On Wednesday, the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) is meeting to discuss the games and draw up recommendations, including
suitable dress requirements.
Elizabeth Plank, a London-based amateur boxer, is leading the campaign on Change.org against the recommendation that women should wear skirts in the ring.
“I love boxing, it invigorates and animates every muscle and fragment of flesh in my body and I want to be judged on my skill, not what sex I am,” said Elizabeth. “This petition is not about a piece of fabric, it’s about athletes. It’s about their credibility.”
“If there’s one lesson I’ve learned through my experience as a boxer is that when someone throws a punch, curling up in the fetal position is not an option. You stand up and you fight. You don’t ask for power, you just take it. I hope lots of women will sign the petition before Wednesday and show the AIBA we’re not willing to throw in the towel before we’ve won the fight!”
Professional boxer Marianne Marston – who runs women’s boxing classes across London – is another supporter of the petition.
“I run women’s boxing classes 6 days a week. Most of these classes are for beginners and for many women, boxing not only increases their fitness and gives them new skills, it also boosts their self-confidence” said Marianne.
“Unfortunately it’s sometimes difficult for women to go into boxing gyms and be taken seriously. As soon as guys see women in make-up and revealing clothes then they begin to pay them unwanted attention. If female boxers are forced to wear feminine apparel then this will create more problems in gyms.”
“Prince Naseem Hamed boxed in skirts in the 90s, if professional male boxers can wear skirts then female boxers should be able to wear shorts. I choose to wear a skirt while boxing and that’s my decision to make. No-one should be forced to wear clothes that make them uncomfortable.”
“As soon as you start objectifying female athletes, then you’re basically reducing it to the level of a strip club. All female athletes should be judged by their sport, not by how much skin they have on show.”
The huge popularity of Elizabeth’s campaign is likely to increase pressure on the AIBA to drop the recommendation.
Brie Rogers Lowery, UK Director of Campaigns at Change.org, said Change.org is about empowering anyone, anywhere to demand action on the
issues that matter to them.
“It has been incredible to watch Elizabeth’s campaign take off,” said
Brie. “She has recruited women from around the world who share her anger
and she’s making the AIBA take notice.”
Live signature totals from Elizabeth’s campaign:
http://www.change.org/
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-16-12)
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Boxing Links (1-15-12)
Posted on | January 15, 2012 | No Comments
Muhammad Ali Birthday: Boxing Icon Still ‘The Greatest’ As He Celebrates … Huffington Post By BRUCE SCHREINER 01/15/12 05:45 AM ET AP The boxing champ basked in chants of “Ali! Ali!” as hundreds of supporters cheered him on Saturday night with a hearty rendering of “Happy Birthday” during his 70th birthday celebration in his Kentucky … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing: Williams ‘gutted’ to learn fight in jeopardy New Zealand Herald Good boxers normally work their way up the ranks by starting out slowly and taking fights they will win but Williams is no ordinary boxer. He possesses some boxing talent but he’s also an All Black, a former league sensation and a brand. … See all stories on this topic »
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Taylor named IABA Boxer of the Year RTE.ie Katie Taylor scooped the Boxer of the Year award at the Irish Amateur Boxing Association Annual Awards at the Green Isle Hotel in Dublin last night. The Bray woman, the current AIBA World lightweight champion, claimed her fifth European title in-a-row … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing event works to unite cities’ youth The Journal News | LoHud.com WHITE PLAINS — Local boxing enthusiasts put a ring in the center of the Westchester County Center on Saturday to promote nonviolence through fighting. Main Street Boxing vs. Youth Violence Uniting New Rochelle and White Plains said their event was … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling Links (1-15-12)
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Wrestling: Sandburg downs Minooka for Duals championship Chicago Sun-Times “I just tried to wrestle hard and get my points back.” He pulled to within 8-7 by escaping with 49 seconds left before winning it with the late flurry. Was he expecting to be unbeaten? “Probably if you had asked me last year, no,” Robertson said. … See all stories on this topic »
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Bridgewater-Raynham suspends wrestling program Enterprise News Pace, a team captain, is one of the wrestlers who was suspended from school on Friday after allegations of hazing surfaced. By Justin Graeber On the eve of the league championship meet, the powerhouse Bridgewater-Raynham wrestling team’s season is over … See all stories on this topic »
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Prep wrestling: Papermakers trio crowned champions at home invite Wisconsin Rapids Tribune NEKOOSA — With just weeks left in the regular season, wrestling teams across the state are looking for every opportunity to get extra matches to prepare for the tournament series. The 36th annual Nekoosa Invite on Saturday afternoon was a perfect … See all stories on this topic »
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WRESTLING: Blue Devils Nastovski, Smith win titles at CNY Tournament Herkimer Evening Telegram By Anonymous Two Dolgeville Blue Devils brought individual titles home Saturday from the central New York Tournament at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School. Blue Devils Ben Nastovski and Kaleb Smith were among the champions crowned at the the 23-team … See all stories on this topic »
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-15-12)
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Dunbar’s short MMA career ends in tragedy Chicago Tribune Maybe it was bored after having watched eight mixed martial arts fights. Maybe it was tired as the buzz wore off that December night. Not Jeff Dunbar. Since losing his first bout in April, the 20-year-old had won three of five fights. He was focused. … See all stories on this topic »
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UFC may cut Anthony Johnson ESPN “Now you went to 185 pounds so you wouldn’t have trouble making weight and this is your worst weight cut ever? That’s a detriment to himself.” Franklin McNeil covers mixed martial arts and boxing for ESPN.com. Follow him on Twitter. See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing Links (1-14-12)
Posted on | January 14, 2012 | No Comments
Boxing: Meat man raises the stakes New Zealand Herald By Paul Lewis and Michael Burgess Joey Wilson (right) is a meat delivery man and a boxer who is expected to give Sonny Bill Williams a real test. . Photo / NZPA Sonny Bill Williams’ likely latest opponent, Joey Wilson, is a meat delivery man – but it … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing: ‘Justice is done’ as Khan earns a second shot The Independent The World Boxing Association vice-president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza confirmed yesterday the WBA had granted the 25-year-old another shot at the American amid what Khan’s camp described as “a plethora of anomalies” in the original fight. … See all stories on this topic »
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ROBERT MORALES on BOXING: HBO series shows Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach … Los Angeles Daily News By Robert Morales, Staff Writer Longtime boxing commentator Jim Lampley sat in trainer Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club on Friday and was asked why people should tune in next Friday when HBO’s six-episode series “On Freddie Roach” makes its debut … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing: Happy new year as Welsh boxing punches above its weight WalesOnline by Phil Blanche, South Wales Echo WELCOME to your new boxing column in the Echo and I’m looking forward to bringing you all the news and views on the fight game in Wales. For boxing in Wales is truly back with a bang! Nathan Cleverly defends his WBO … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing: Slimline retain ABA National title Sunday Times.lk Slimline Boxing Club successfully retained their national title after emerging as the top team at the 85th ABA National Boxing Championship ended at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium today (14). Seven Slimline boxers reached the finals today as three of … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling Links (1-14-12)
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B-R wrestling coach fired in hazing probe Enterprise News BR wrestling coach Jeff Francis has been fired in wake of a possible hazing incident. By Amy Carboneau Bridgewater-Raynham High School head wrestling coach Jeff Francis was fired Friday amid reports of an alleged hazing incident that has triggered a … See all stories on this topic »
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Marion County schools step up assistance with wrestling invitational Marion Star Wrestlers warm up for the Marion County Wrestling Invitational on Friday at Marion’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 34-team event concludes tonight, with finals scheduled to start at 5:30 pm / Bill Sinden/The MArion Star MARION – A year ago, … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling Roundup: Smerchek wins 285 title at Cheesehead Green Bay Press Gazette LC’s junior varsity wrestlers competed in the Brawl in the Falls varsity meet at Oconto Falls on Jan. 7 and finished seventh in the 15-school meet. LC (17-3 overall, 4-0 conference) also beat Seymour, 57-9, in a Bay Conference dual on Jan. 5. … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling: Devils heat up late, burn Clippers Door County Advocate Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol’s Cole Nebel twisted Oconto’s Ben Giesler into an awkward position and ultimately won by pin during a Packerland Conference wrestling match Thursday night. / Korey Mallien/Door County Advocate Oconto won the last six matches, … See all stories on this topic »
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College wrestling: Iowa hands Nebraska its first loss, 24-9 Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier The University of Iowa wrestling team handed Nebraska its first loss of the year Friday in convincing fashion, 24-9. Iowa (8-1, 3-0 Big Ten) won seven of 10 matches en route to earning its 38th conference win in a row. The Hawkeyes’ Grant Gambrall … See all stories on this topic »
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Coy called upon to face Lima
Posted on | January 14, 2012 | No Comments
New welterweight clash set for MFC 32
With several injuries to contend with, the Maximum Fighting Championship has made some swift and impressive changes to the lineup for MFC 32: Bitter Rivals taking place on Friday, January 27.
Most notably, rising sensation Dhiego “Maluco” Lima, recently ranked as the No. 2 welterweight prospect in the world by Bloody Elbow, has seen his opponent change due to an injury suffered by original foe Bruno Carvalho.
Lima (6-0) will now take on Nathan “Soulforce” Coy (9-4) in a featured matchup on the HDNet Fights live broadcast emanating from the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Coy, a former All-American wrestler while at Oregon State University, has won four of his last six outings with three of those victories coming inside the first round. He has a total of five first-round stoppages over the course of his five-year career, and also holds notable decisions win over Rick Story and Mike Pierce.
The 33-year-old, who is originally from Portland, Oregon, and now fights out of Coconut Creek, Florida, has also tangled with notables Tyrone Woodley, losing a narrow split-decision, and Brian Foster.
Another switch to the main card was necessitated when hometown product Mukai Maromo suffered a broken finger in training. With Maromo sidelined, “Dirty” Dan Ring (5-0-1) maintains his spot on the card and James Haddad (4-1) jumps from the undercard to the televised card to battle Ring.
Haddad, who fights out of Calgary, Alberta, was slated to take on Curtis “The Demon” Demarce on the undercard. Demarce (12-10) will now face a soon-to-be named opponent. Ring, a Vancouver, B.C., product, moved into face Maromo after “The African Assassin” was originally tabbed to fight Adam Lynn.
Lineup for MFC 32: Bitter Rivals
Wilson Gouveia vs. Dwayne Lewis, light-heavyweight
Brian Cobb vs. Antonio McKee, MFC lightweight title
Diego Bautista vs. Ryan McGillivray, welterweight
Nathan Coy vs. Dhiego Lima, welterweight
Jamie Toney vs. Kyle Jackson, welterweight
James Haddad vs. Dan Ring, lightweight
Matt Jelly vs. Garrett Nybakken, lightweight
Brendan Kornberger vs. Allen Hope, middleweight
Curtis Demarce vs. TBA, lightweight
Tickets for MFC 32: Bitter Rivals are going fast, and are available exclusively through the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024.
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